One thing I have wondered since the omnibus edition of "Tales of the Dying Earth" came out was how the cover art was picked for that book. I think the illustration was excellent, but something of an odd choice for that work. (I realize that there are budget/time constraints in publishing, and that particular book would present a challenge to find matching cover art.)

I feel so awful. I've been so overwhelmed that I haven't been by here in a few and to scroll down to read this is a real disappointment. John Berkey is one of the very first science fiction book illustrators I recall as a young man whose work caught my eye and help draw me into the genre. I have always treasured his work and by extension him and was thrilled to do a tribute post to both him and John Harris. Both of their work epitomize science fiction for me. I hate to think that so many of my very favorite illustrators are getting older and with each one there will be the sorrow of knowing that their unique vision and spark is no longer in this world. Thank you for the nice tribute and I am sorry.